Loredana Gogoescu

Loredana Gogoescu

loredanaelena STAFF Loredana is the Founder and Head of Content at Destguides. She has traveled widely and has been living overseas for over a decade, teaching English in South Korea and Singapore and earning a Master of Science in Global Mental Health while in London. A published health and travel writer, Loredana now resides in Melbourne, Australia, where she enjoys nature, staying active, and photography.

Recent Travel Guides by Loredana Gogoescu

 
Several limestone rock stacks dot the lapping ocean water along cliffsides
Australia
31 Famous Australian Landmarks to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 31 landmarks
Side view of blue water and a white sandy beach with nipa hut umbrellas
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
10 Cancun Landmarks and Historical Sites Worth Visiting

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 landmarks
A Ferris wheel on a pier, next to city buildings, green trees, and the water
Seattle, Washington, United States
Breaking Down Seattle Nicknames: 14 Names Explained

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 14 nicknames
A city skyline next to smaller buildings, under a blue sky with some clouds
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
18 New Orleans Nicknames From Big Easy to Necropolis

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 18 nicknames
A road sign saying "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada" next to palm trees
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
15 Las Vegas Nicknames and Their Origins

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 15 nicknames
A city skyline near a body of water under a blue sky with some white clouds
New Jersey, United States
12 New Jersey Nicknames Worth Knowing

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 12 nicknames

Landmarks by Loredana Gogoescu

 
Moon-shaped plaza with a pointy tower and a fountain and a bridge in front
Modern structures by a pool and various plants against a blue sky
Boats and beach umbrellas on sand, houses on a cliff, and mountains at the back
Spain
45 Most Famous Landmarks in Spain to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 45 landmarks
Mountain ranges lined with dry, green shrubbery on a hazy, beautiful day
A tall green woman monument holding a torch, surrounded by dry trees on a nice day
Staircase leading to a building with eight pillars and three arched gateways
North America
25 Most Famous Landmarks in North America to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 25 landmarks
A view of London with a clock tower, old buildings, and a river with boats on it
A large clock tower next to a building with two towers, a bridge, and a river
A tall column monument in the middle of buildings under a blue sky with clouds
London, England, United Kingdom
60 Famous London Landmarks You Must See

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 60 landmarks
Looking over rooftops and round dome tops of ancient buildings in a city
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in the world
Mountains in the backdrop of a fortified island with buildings and a lighthouse
Worldwide
130 Most Famous Landmarks in the World

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 130 landmarks
A city skyline is seen from across water, underneath a blue sky with fluffy clouds
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in China
A rectangular structure with red roofs and several stairs going into the building
China
China Landmarks - 38 Most Famous Landmarks in China

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 38 landmarks
A calm body of water with rocky and snowy mountains in the background on a sunny day
High angle view of a river with green mountains on both sides
Sailboat afloat a blue fjord with snow-covered mountains in the background
Washington, United States
23 Famous Washington State Landmarks You Must Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 23 landmarks
Ancient temples and shrines reflected in water against a clear blue sky
The gold and white Grand Palace is a famous landmark in Thailand
One of the most famous landmarks in Thailand is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Thailand
28 Famous Landmarks in Thailand to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 28 landmarks
Rectangular ancient Mayan ruins with a person and dry grass around on a clear day
A brown Roman basilica with a yellow dome, a clock in the middle, & tourists outside
An ancient mural on a partly blue wall showing Mayans standing in a line
Mexico
24 Famous Landmarks in Mexico You Must See

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 24 landmarks
A city skyline with trees and a lake in front of it under a blue sky with some clouds
Two cannons on the grass next to a stone monument on a clear day
One of the most famous Pennsylvania landmarks is the Liberty Bell
Pennsylvania, United States
25 Famous Pennsylvania Landmarks You Must See

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 25 landmarks
A parking lot with cars, surrounded by some trees, with a skyline behind it
A lake surrounded by vegetation against autumn trees under a partly cloudy sky
A small waterfall over rocks, against green trees under a partly cloudy sky
Oklahoma, United States
25 Famous Landmarks in Oklahoma for Your Bucket List

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 25 landmarks
Lit-up downtown skyline against a partly cloudy evening sky
A tall, brown arched structure surrounded by grass and trees on a nice day
A Beaux-Arts building with three arches and a statue and staircase in front
Michigan, United States
25 Famous Landmarks in Michigan You Have to See

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 25 landmarks
A white and black lighthouse next to a house with a red roof on a cliff by the ocean
A beach with turquoise water surrounded by trees and greenery-covered hills
A mountain with autumn trees and a lake with boulders in front of it
Maine, United States
25 Famous Landmarks in Maine to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 25 landmarks
An aerial of a river flowing by a town with buildings under an evening sky
One of the famous landmarks in Delaware is Bethany Beach
A river surrounded by fall foliage against a mountain with trees
Delaware, United States
20 Famous Landmarks in Delaware You Have to Visit

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 20 landmarks

Nicknames by Loredana Gogoescu

 
Aerial shot of a river with a bridge over it, in the middle of an urban city
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
15 Boston Nicknames and How They Came to Be

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 15 nicknames
A modern structure with tall buildings behind, near a breakwater on a nice day
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
16 Milwaukee Nicknames and the Reasons for Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 16 nicknames
A city skyline next to blue water, under a blue sky with white clouds
Detroit, Michigan, United States
18 Detroit Nicknames From Past to Present

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 18 nicknames
An artificial lake with small boats and a fountain, with a city skyline next to it
Los Angeles, California, United States
14 Nicknames for Los Angeles, California to Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 14 nicknames
An art installation in an open area near skyscrapers in the background, on a nice day
Michigan, United States
9 Nicknames for Michigan You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 9 nicknames
A pond next to city buildings and fall trees under a clear blue sky
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
11 Nicknames for Charlotte, NC You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 11 nicknames
A city skyline with buildings of varying heights, with trees and blue sky around
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
10 Tulsa Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
A pink rectangular building near many green trees, under a lilac and blue sky
New Mexico, United States
9 New Mexico Nicknames and the History Behind Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 9 nicknames
Buildings and a large steel arch structure on the left, near a body of water
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
10 Nicknames for St. Louis, Missouri You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
A lush mountainside, a glacial lake, and a snow-covered rocky mountain range
Montana, United States
10 Montana Nicknames and the History Behind Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
City buildings of varying heights and a flat dome structure on a sunny day
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
10 Fort Worth Nicknames You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
A Ferris wheel in a port near American flags and docked boats
Maryland, United States
9 Nicknames for Maryland That Will Surprise You

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 9 nicknames
Red brick buildings and a modern skyscrapers next to green trees and a road
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
10 Kansas City Nicknames You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
A city skyline next to a small park with a path through trees and grass
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
10 Cincinnati Nicknames You Should Know

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
Side views of a city with buildings and trees on a sunny, clear day
Alabama, United States
8 Alabama Nicknames and the Reasons for Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 8 nicknames
A view of a coastal city with tall buildings, boats, and a peninsula with trees
Florida, United States
10 Florida Nicknames and the Reasons for Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 10 nicknames
Panorama shot of a bay with ships near a port and skyscrapers on the horizon
Miami, Florida, United States
11 Miami Nicknames That Will Surprise You

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 11 nicknames
A city skyline full of skyscrapers with a bridge over a body of water in front
New York City, New York, United States
36 New York City Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 36 nicknames